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Barton vs Campbell, ACT suburb comparison

Barton for value; Campbell for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BartonCampbell

Overall score

Barton

55.2/100

Campbell

65.9/100

Crime rate

Barton

13.3 / 1k

Campbell

7.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Barton

271

Campbell

446

Population

Barton

1,946

Campbell

6,564

Metric leadBarton 3Campbell 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryBartonCampbell
Overall score55.2/10065.9/100
Housing (desirability)35.7/1003.1/100
Crime rate13.3 / 1k7.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools43
Parks & reserves49
Walkability54.0/10098.0/100
Nearby amenities271446
Planning activity15
Population1,9466,564
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Barton reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Campbell is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Barton pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Campbell is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

Choose Barton if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Campbell for investors and households prioritising schools.

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